Share (Jon) There is no such thing as piety that is only private. The following verse is from our public confession at church this morning: “By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.” Proverbs 11:11 ESV If the upright remain hidden behind closed [...]
The problem with neighbors
by Jon Swerens on December 21, 2007, in Philosophy
Share Dear neighbor, I don’t want to be so close to you. You make my life more difficult. If I neglect my yard, you can see it. If I yell at my kids, you can hear it. And worse, if you yell at your kids, I can hear it. So now, like it or not, [...]
Being neighborly, even online
by Jon Swerens on September 27, 2007, in Philosophy, Purpose
Share A visitor by the name of Rachel asks: I’m very interested in seeing that the two of you have teamed up for what looks to be a very interesting blog on the crossroads of urban planning and religion. I know that both of you have deep Christian convictions, so I am wondering how you [...]

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